How effective the using of mask in polluted area ?

News24xx.com -  The mask was mentioned as a patron of unhealthy air pollution. Pollution can cause respiratory tract disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancer.

Doctor specialist on Work and EnvironmentLung Division, Department of Medicine University of Indonesia Faculty of Pulmonology – Persahabatan Hospital, dr. Agus Dwi Susanto, SpP (K) says that the use of masks is quite effective in contaminated pollution prevention efforts.

"We as a people are exposed, i.e. using the tool of self protector (mask). What's the purpose? The use of masks to filtrated air pollution so it is not an exposé in large doses,"he said in Menteng, Central Jakarta on Tuesday, July 25 2017.

A good mask will prevent the air to breathe, so dirty air does not get into the throat which will then contaminate the respiratory tract.

Dr Agus said that in some studies mention the use of a mask can reduce the impact of respiratory disorders. An estimated 1 in 6 people using a mask not affected by acute respiratory tract infections.

At the same event, Business Manager for the Consumer Health Care Division of 3M Indonesia Company, Yunadi Desmawan Clifford explains that the use of masks daily to be precise.

The use of the proper mask is a maximum of eight hours of usage after removed from the packaging. This terms of use applies on a mask are disposible.

Even though the mask is not 100 percent prevent the pollution, but may prevent respiratory tract disorders with proper use.